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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
2
A West Virginia jury returns a not guilty verdict after sending the case back to the judge. The proceedings were described as strange with the debate over penalties and future election matters affecting the outcome. Weather bureau notes from Topeka report a range of temperatures and conditions, with March readings and forecasts referencing local locales and instruments.
Fragmented OCR reads like a court dispatch about a federal fraud case with a jury verdict looming. Mentions whispers of preeminent defendants and found guilty outcomes amid a tense courtroom atmosphere and local city chatter.
The Northwestern Miller notes only part of mills operated with good water power gains yet output fell slightly. Weekly production reached 23 760 barrels, averaging 15 690, down from the previous week and well below last year. Sluggish flour sales persist as buyers hold back, while some firms see minor gains and exports loom.
The fragment describes foreign dry goods trade with references to fabrics and prices, then shifts to US political news noting Professor Hadhey of Tule and Mr Walker's resignation and potential Cleveland voting remarks. It mentions transportation and interstate commerce law, and speculates on political alignments affecting appointments.
The Texas Legislature in Aletia on March 21 approved a resolution assigning counties to Midland Howard and others for special purposes and scheduled a portrait of General Sam Houston in the hall of representatives. Houston speaker T Hutchinson of Houston to deliver the address amid committee consideration as 15000 to a fund were allocated and salaries debated. objections arose over appropriations and contracts for schools and clerks. A separate note reports an unrelated fatality from an unexpected energy incident near Mia and Marck, with warnings about a fire and resulting damage.
Governor Cooper signed the Colored Inspection Bill, banning slaughterhouse meat imports from eastern houses and enforcing pre slaughter inspection for cattle hogs and sheep. The move aims to curb Big Four and other eastern operations and faces anticipated constitutional challenges.
A massive explosion at a United States Dynamite Company plant near Tome River injures and kills several men including Haggerty and Niegolea of Manchester. The blast scatters bodies, with Nicholas and Triggerty among the dead, shocking Lakewood area residents.
A man walked onto the tracks as a westbound train neared Randolph near Watash Wey tunnel. Engineer Hathaway blew the whistle but the passerby, described as about 50, squatted to wait for the engine. The moment of impact followed, the body found beside the rail. Police identified the deceased as Well Prwsnn.
The Central Texas Live Stock association convened in Waco on Nort Fifth Street with President AL ecler presiding and W E dintvery as secretary The meeting discussed rail load rates for Texas stock protection against theft and cooperation with the Chicago Cattle Exchange The group approved resolutions urging railroad rate relief and coordinated shipment plans for the year and elected officers including A Wheeler as first president and W W Seley and W A Adhbir as members.
A passenger train on the Aranethed Pacitle railroad was robbed last night near Ongind Dlibbe by tear masked men. The express car was looted. the Jewmencers cer were not molested. A number of al oks were taken. sher i Lotsa of the phctor with ing ponse Dis eune prarsiart. Moreh 21 upeel relates Bowell or ste Well Parco pyenpany ted pe telved bo.
Mrs Sarah Jane Whiting of Philadelphia files for clemency as the board reviews a death sentence. The petition seeks postponement while authorities assess the case and consider an executive reprieve.
Telegraphed notes report a recall of baby Lucy Spellman to Kansas City amid police and humane society concerns. Separate dispatches recount the Battle of Oriskany withHerkimer’s force repelling a Tory and Native American assault, heavy casualties, and the hoisting of a makeshift American flag by Colonel Willett, highlighting the clash near Fort Stanwix and the turbulent battlefield conditions.
Special bargains advertise ladies shoes including genuine handmade French kid boots from 4, Dongola wells at 3.50, and E to EL widths. They tout E C Burt shoes, infant sizes A to F, and a sale of 200 pairs at low prices formerly $5 to $7.
Excerpted prose reviews Canadian character noting a distinct Canadian type different from English or American roots. Observations cover women’s independence, outdoor life, loyalty to empire, and regional diversity from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. The text contrasts climate, social norms, and vigor with U.S. life and mentions suffrage trend and imperial ties.
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